LEADING LADY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

leading lady

noun

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Recent Examples of leading lady The show's leading lady is nothing if not a huge cheerleader for her co-stars, both past and present. —

Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026 On the path of committing to the bit, Hathaway and her film diverge in terms of quality; the movie is awe-inspiringly ill-begotten, but its leading lady deserves a medal for finding something juicy amid the muck. —

Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026 What happens when your leading lady goes off the rails? —

Paula Ebben, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026 Samantha Mathis does solid work playing Princess Daisy (Peach’s second-fiddle in the games, here elevated to leading lady), but the real highlight is stars Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo as Mario and Luigi. —

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leading man

Noun

Since Chess opened in November 2025, Christopher’s performance as Anatoly has transformed him from one of Broadway’s most respected utility players into a full-fledged leading man.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026